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- Master of Science (M. Sc.)
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15 January
Choose a Master’s in International Farm Management at HSWT
From business management to information systems, the Master’s in International Farm Management enables you to further your knowledge of agricultural business analysis and development. Students analyse agricultural production with a strong practical focus and conduct international organisational and cost comparisons. The Master’s in International Farm Management also includes application-oriented project work and team-based work in Germany and abroad.
Graduates from this international Master’s programme at Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences impress with a solid foundation of specialist knowledge and international expertise. As agricultural and management experts, they go on to work in fields such as corporate and agroeconomic consultancy, agricultural and regional development, and applied research and development projects. Students on agricultural science degree programmes at HSWT benefit from our lecturers’ many years of professional and teaching expertise.
The degree programme has a strong international focus and currently hosts students from 11 different countries. Classes are therefore taught in English.
The Master’s programme in International Farm Management conveys an array of skills:
- You will receive a comprehensive education in applied agroeconomics.
- You will gain experience of project work and team-based work.
- You will gain experience abroad and learn about different mentalities.
- You will learn to provide management consultancy .
- You will learn to create business plans.
- You will become able to organise training courses.
- You will acquire presentation, sales and negotiation techniques.
- You will develop solid German language skills.
Master’s in International Farm Management: Programme content
During the Master’s programme in International Farm Management, we aim...
- ... to help you become a specialist in application-oriented agricultural management, building on past studies in agricultural science.
- ... to convey theoretical and practical knowledge that will enable you to develop independence and autonomy, taking on a wide range of management and consultancy tasks in relation to agricultural enterprises.
- ... to help you develop the skills needed to serve as a specialist in agricultural research, agricultural administration and in service companies.
- ... to convey the fundamentals that enable you to pass on your own knowledge – potentially after obtaining a further teaching qualification – by working in training and advanced education.
Master’s in International Farm Management: Programme structure
The Master’s in International Farm Management places a concerted focus on application-oriented study, covering a comprehensive range of content from different agroeconomic fields, including business informatics. A variety of teaching methods, in particular project studies and computer-aided business simulations, ensure that students benefit from a practice-oriented education and team-based opportunities to hone their problem-solving abilities. The programme covers specialist content from international contexts through case studies and international organisational and cost comparisons.
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1st semester (practical semester)
Module ECTS Practical time on an Agriculture farm 25 Courses accompanying practical training 5 Practical examination -
2nd semester (theory semester)
Module ECTS Business Management in Agriculture 5 Production Economics in Agriculture 5 Farm Management & Controlling 5 Business Informatics with Empirical Social Research 5 Farm Planning 5 Compulsory elective modules of choice 5 -
3rd semester (theory semester)
Module ECTS Agricultural Policy Seminar 5 Strategies of International Agricultural Marketing 5 Specialisation in Strategic Management Consulting in Agriculture 5 Specialisation in Technical and economic consulting in agricultural mechanisation 5 Specialisation in Research & Development 5 Compulsory elective modules of choice 5 -
4th semester (theory semester with work placement)
Module ECTS Project Planning & Project Evaluation 5 Agribusiness Internship 5 Master’s thesis (incl. seminar) 15 Compulsory elective modules of choice 5
Career prospects with a Master’s in International Farm Management
After completing the Master’s degree programme – depending on the focus of your previous agricultural studies, and following a period of familiarisation – you will be ready take on leadership duties, including in the following fields:
- Agricultural enterprises
Management of large-scale agricultural enterprises - Training & consultancy
Management consultancy, adult education - Planning, implementation & assessment of agricultural projects and joint ventures
Concept development and planning of public-sector and private-sector agricultural projects at national and international level; operational and economic project assessments; project management during implementation - Retail & services
National and international agricultural trading; trading in livestock and meat; marketing; activities at market and price reporting agencies, accounting firms, tax consultancies, banks, and insurance companies; product and sales consulting in related industries (crop protection, animal feed, fertilisers, agricultural technology and the food industry) - Agricultural administration
Organisation and implementation of government support programmes; design and implementation of agricultural policy measures; cooperation with foreign institutions - Organisations, cooperatives, land settlement societies
Consultant roles in international organisations, professional associations, cooperatives, settlement societies and rural youth organisations; management roles in self-help organisations.
Key benefits of the Master’s in International Farm Management at HSWT
Wide-ranging perspectives
Offering a balanced blend of theory and practice, the Master’s programme offers numerous opportunities to pursue personal development and explore interests in agricultural management.
Global networking
HSWT has international partnerships and contacts that provide in-depth insights into German and international companies in the agricultural industry.
Outstanding career prospects
The Master’s programme in International Farm Management focuses on developing leadership skills that prepare students effectively for management positions around the world.
Admission to the Master’s programme in International Farm Management
The International Farm Management programme has specific admission requirements. In the event that the number of applicants who meet the admission requirements is greater than the programme capacity determined by the university, the Examination Board will select successful applicants. In this case, supplementary application documents will be taken into account.
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Admission requirements for the 1st semester (practical semester)
Admission to the 1st study semester (practical study semester) is subject to fulfilment of the following requirements:
- Strong academic performance – i.e. an average grade of “good” or better (in the German grading system) – in previous university-level study of agricultural science. The Examination Board for the degree programme decides on exceptions following an informal application.
- International applicants must also demonstrate adequate English language skills. Please refer to the Study and Examination Regulations and this document for further details.
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Admission requirements for the 2nd semester (1st theoretical semester)
Admission to the 2nd semester (1st theoretical semester) is subject to the following additional requirements:
- Proof of successful participation in a practical semester or recognition of other practical periods by the Examination Board.
- All applicants must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of crop and livestock production technology. Students who do cannot demonstrate sufficient knowledge must take appropriate compulsory elective modules in the first theoretical semester and successfully pass the examinations. Please refer to the Curriculum document for further details.
Applications for the Master’s programme in International Farm Management
If you meet the admission requirements and wish to apply, you must submit your application within the application period, which runs from 15 November to 15 January of each academic year . You can find more information in the programme portal.
